Again impressed with your saturated reverb and slapback sound in this guitar. Super fun lesson, got lots of cool ideas from it. your confident attack on the strings is something to look up to.
Four months ago I came back to guitar after fifteen years away with a desire to properly and intensively learn theory in a way I never had. This clip gave me a tiny ah-ha moment where things are feeling like they're starting to click. I really appreciate your efforts.
Eric Haugen I don’t presume to yet have any idea what I’m doing-but at the same time I don’t feel completely lost when we talk of intervals and positions, and I'll credit you (and a bit of Adam St. James' Blues Guitar Handbook) for a chunk of that understanding.
I love these lessons where great licks backed by theory are played with a fantastic tone. I can learn multiple dimensions of guitar playing at the same time and enjoy some nice music in the process.
Portland, Oregon. Serious wildfires here, otherwise booming economy and opportunities. I'm just getting settled into my sewing business. I'm visiting NC this time next year.
Subscribed. At 61, I'm just now beginning to really get into guitar although I've played bass for over 30 years. Really dig Ribot's stuff (it turns out that he had a rather unorthodox approach to learning guitar) and came across these lessons. When you want to differentiate from Ribot, perhaps you can look some of Arto Lindsay's stuff?
@@EricHaugenGuitar yeah indeed; i just started listenin' to him this year and my mind just expanded in a really incredible way...now i can't stop hearing his "cubanos postizos" proyect or "ceramic dog" madness. Also it lead me to Mary Halvorson. Incredible music out of that woman. Do you have any advise on how to start studyin' guitarrists? outside of just tryin to figure out by ear, is there somekind of aproach to get into their sound?
Hi, Eric. Really love your sound and attack. Might be helpful to the viewers to note that the G minor scale you are playing is the G natural minor which is the same notes as Bb major. Basically same scale and thirds all the way apart from the dim and altered D chords.
Hey Eric. Loved the amazing lesson, your tone and your style, thanks for that. But I’m wondering why you play the A# over the D chord, while it’s not in the G minor scale. Is it some modal thing? I love the sound but i’d like to understand why it fits here.
Just noticed I got that question completely wrong: I actually meant the F# over the D chord. As in the 7th fret on the B string. In G natural that should be an F, but let me go ahead and gues that Ribot would be thinking of a harmonic minor scale here to get that sound? Anyway thanks for the quick reply, appreciate it!
Interesting that you pick G minor, because I used that for a Tom Waits inspired song I wrote. It's a really way to change keys to sound a little different without tuning down or capoing.
Hi Eric, can I just clarify the D Major as the 5 chord of Gm please. I love the lesson but not sure how to square that one away as my thinking would make the V chord a Dm against Gm. Sounds great, I just can't see the theory on that part.
Good question Ben! What you're seeing there with the D Major is the very common mutation known as Harmonic Minor. Composers love the dramatic & final sound of the V major chord dropping to the I in major, so they'll often sneak him over in minor keys to get the same drama. Off the top of my head song that use this: "Stray Cat Strut" "Hit The Road Jack" "16 Tons" "Sinnerman" "Yesterday Is Here" "I Put A Spell On You" "House Of The Rising Sun" "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Hey Eric. Just discovered this channel and have been watching it all week. I love that you really know your stuff and devote all that knowledge and skill to the kind of music I have always played and listened to. Awesome! Got me wondering about the time difference between Denmark and North Carolina in case of Skyping 😊
Thanks Morten! I'm really excited about the positive feedback from around the world! It's so cool to find all the other people like me, who like the same stuff I like! Looks like your 6hrs ahead of us here in NC, which isn't so tough for setting up skype appointments - lemme know when you wanna jam!
Fantastic crunch from the Deco. Almost couldn't tell it was the neck pickup. I guess the Mustang is always very bright. What is that thin pedal between the `Fuzz face and the Deco, some kind of switch?
Oh yeah, Mustangs are bright! Mine is actually a little darker than some others I've played :-) That this pedal is a saturn guitar works "favorite" switch for the deco. Strymon pedals have extra jacks to put expression, tap tempo, or favorite switches to save alternate settings. I have mine setup to be a boost when I switch it on. That way, my deco is my rhythm AND lead tone!
Oh man, this was confusing mixed up terminology! I thought you ment 3rds as in scale degrees, and then you say at 4:38 "I'm grabbing these two 3rds", and you seem to be talking about tabulature position. Great playing though, sounds amazing!
Hi, Eric. What pedal is that on the bottom left of your pedal board? The black one. By the way, thank you so much for your incredible content. I'm a huge fan.
Great stuff! Super informative and I'm glad I subscribed. However, for those Esurance customers, it's right out of their hold music book. Eric are you an Esurance customer and that's where you got the idea for this video?
Good question! In this example, the diminished chord notes are A C Eb Gb. The magic thing about it is that each of those notes is exactly 1 1/2 steps, or three frets, away from the next one. So, if you play C Eb Gb A, it looks the same, just three frets higher. The only other chord that has symmetrical inversions is the augmented. Cool chord too!
Salman Kamil Diminished chords are stacked minor thirds (or 3 semitone, ie 3 frets). That's why. There should be plenty of material online explaining diminished chords :)
Totally! There's so many to choose from. I like my malekko ekko, but I've also enjoyed the boss dm-2, tc electronic flashback, roland space echo, memory man, and mxr carbon copy. Just pick the one that looks coolest!
I was way into finding the right fuzz for a while, and I found a Gibson Maestro clone that met my budget, and it's great, it's by Smitty pedals, and they call it the Maelstrom. Totally correct, vintage germaniums and all. But now as far as picking the delay pedal that looks the coolest- check out Catlinbread out of Portland, they really do look the best, even considering your suggestions. catalinbread.com/product-category/delay-reverb/
as far as delay pedals go, this is the one. Watch until 2:05 to see what it can do for rockabilly. There are very interesting other modes of use. ua-cam.com/video/IkfPCX0vNwA/v-deo.html
i noteiced the Eb and F chord did not follow same pattern. Sounded great... but you hit the b string 6 e string 5, but there is not A note in the Eb major scale....? Were you still following the Bb scale?
I like bridge pickups a lot for when I wanna chop people's heads off, but generally, I find neck pickups to be more balanced tonally. Less of a one trick pony.
Hi Eric, I recently became a sub and I really like your channel. Due to an industrial accident I can't bend my left thumb over the fretboard, any suggestions?
+Donald Butcher That's a tricky one! But I don't think you really need to wrap your thumb around the neck to get the effect. All artists must work within their limitations - I'm sure you know already that Django Reinhart and Tony Iommi both had hand disfigurements, but ultimately became innovators of the instrument! You can do it!
Hi Eric, that's pretty much what I thought. I have been just playing straight bar chords but they slow me down some. Practice, practice, practice. Thanks for your encouragement.
I really like your playing but your explanation lacks a bit clearity. For example you are talking about 3rds in this video (at least its in the little) and you start your lick with "grabbing these two 3rds". I ask myself 3rd of what? Minor 3rd of the G? But those would not be in that position (at least not twice as you say "those TWO thirds"). This is really confusing when you mix using numbers of the fretboard and the scale or the chord. It is still possible to use just your playing and figure out the explanation myself. But this is probably not the goal of your lesson ;-)
Ah yes, I see the confusion! On the Gm, I start the pattern with a Bb and D, mainly because it's a convenient place to start :) Then I descend the scale, but keep the interval the same - so the next pairs are A and C, and G and Bb. I hope that helps clear things up!
Thanks so much for sharing all of this with us Eric! I've been playing guitar for over 15 years but these last 6 months I've learnt more than in the past years mostly thanks to your videos! If you want to check out a bit of a whacky song from the band where I play, I'd be honoured. It was a feature done by Shure, so the sound is great: ua-cam.com/video/ZGdjTsOwJf8/v-deo.html
Oh yeah, I stay busy! Currently I work with www.theoutboards.com/, as well as www.nantahalamusic.com/. If you check out my website you can see all the minor-league indie bandsI've played with :-) www.erichaugenguitar.com/career/
Again impressed with your saturated reverb and slapback sound in this guitar. Super fun lesson, got lots of cool ideas from it. your confident attack on the strings is something to look up to.
Thanks! When I do Ribot, I try to dig in pretty good - he's got a fierce attack!
Right after I saw this I tried looking up if he was going to come around here for a show sometime. He's got brilliant stuff. Very inspiring.
Four months ago I came back to guitar after fifteen years away with a desire to properly and intensively learn theory in a way I never had. This clip gave me a tiny ah-ha moment where things are feeling like they're starting to click. I really appreciate your efforts.
I love hearing stuff like this!
It makes me so happy to know that my clips are helping people answer long-held questions about the guitar!
Eric Haugen I don’t presume to yet have any idea what I’m doing-but at the same time I don’t feel completely lost when we talk of intervals and positions, and I'll credit you (and a bit of Adam St. James' Blues Guitar Handbook) for a chunk of that understanding.
I love these lessons where great licks backed by theory are played with a fantastic tone. I can learn multiple dimensions of guitar playing at the same time and enjoy some nice music in the process.
Thanks man! Our number one job as guitar players is to have good tone - once that's taken care of, we can play anything and it'll sound nice ;-)
Thanks again - great lesson - not many teaching embellished rhythm guitar, so it's a VERY welcome change!
It's my pleasure, Vince! I believe that the path to great lead guitar is through rhythm licks and fills - ties everything together so fluidly!
BEST GUITAR LESSONS ON UA-cam, YOU RE THE MAN
Thanks so much, Henry!
You're too kind!
Am i glad your channel exists! Your lessons have helped me immensely, thanks man.
Yay! That makes me so happy to hear!
Most fun tutorials (for me at least!) love all your choices of examples of riffs/chords of all my favorite guitarists!
Love these Marc Ribot lessons! I saw him play in Delaware at Arden Guild Hall.
it's really cool to have you as a guitar teacher again. We both live in places people call P-town, if you're still in Pittsboro.
Yeah buddy! Where you at these days - Pittsburgh?
Portland, Oregon. Serious wildfires here, otherwise booming economy and opportunities. I'm just getting settled into my sewing business. I'm visiting NC this time next year.
Incredible breakdown of that technique. Too many guitar teachers online don't explain the reasoning of their subject.
Thanks!
For me, where the licks come from is the most important thing! Everything has to relate to a chord shape, otherwise I can't remember it :-D
Finally I understand how to use a diminished chord. Great excercise in getting to the other side (harmonically). Blows my mind.
Excellent! Diminished chords are magical - I'll have to put together a vid on them as well :-)
Awesome lesson and workout. Love using the diminished to connect the minor with the major chords.
Thanks! Yeah, diminished chords are great transition-ers. I'll have to put together a vid about transition chords - it's an interesting concept :-)
On point with these comp embellishing ideas man.
Can't find guitar lessons like yours anyone else on YT!
Thanks Marcus! I dig your channel, btw - great approach!
Thanks Brother Eric!
Love your Marc Ribot lessons!
Great stuff, Thank you!
Thanks!
I'm always thinking about Marc's sinister skronk - there's so much to explore!
Subscribed. At 61, I'm just now beginning to really get into guitar although I've played bass for over 30 years. Really dig Ribot's stuff (it turns out that he had a rather unorthodox approach to learning guitar) and came across these lessons. When you want to differentiate from Ribot, perhaps you can look some of Arto Lindsay's stuff?
Ooooh good idea! Another one of those cool NYC out there guitarists!
Great TONE! I really enjoy these! Cheers and Merry Christmas,
Tim
Thanks so much, Timothy!
Merry Christmas to you too!
You're tone is fantastic btw...
Very practical lesson man, cool gear, tone and approach to your playing
+Derek Jackson Thanks Derek! I appreciate it 😎
Great lessons and gear. Thank you.
Thanks man! I dig your music btw - very cool and out there! Keep it weird, my brother!
Much appreciated and likewise! I found you through a Marc Ribot obsession i was having. Love him. Stay cool.
You're a very special player, man. Beautiful.
Dude thanks so much!
I love your stuff!
If you ever get to the states I'm gonna have to see ya play!
Thank you :)
Hey im enjoyin a lot your videos! So great you had spent time figuring out marc ribot style; its quite a challenge study guitarists just by ear
Thanks Francisco!
Ribot is indeed an enigma! Such a unique and soulful player!
@@EricHaugenGuitar yeah indeed; i just started listenin' to him this year and my mind just expanded in a really incredible way...now i can't stop hearing his "cubanos postizos" proyect or "ceramic dog" madness. Also it lead me to Mary Halvorson. Incredible music out of that woman.
Do you have any advise on how to start studyin' guitarrists? outside of just tryin to figure out by ear, is there somekind of aproach to get into their sound?
Knowing *just enough* music theory is very helpful!
How chords, keys, and scales work together to make emotions is magic stuff
Hi, Eric. Really love your sound and attack. Might be helpful to the viewers to note that the G minor scale you are playing is the G natural minor which is the same notes as Bb major. Basically same scale and thirds all the way apart from the dim and altered D chords.
Ah yes good point!
Man, killer lesson. thanks.
Hey Eric. Loved the amazing lesson, your tone and your style, thanks for that. But I’m wondering why you play the A# over the D chord, while it’s not in the G minor scale. Is it some modal thing? I love the sound but i’d like to understand why it fits here.
Good question!
If you think of that A# as a Bb, then it fits perfectly in the G minor scale - as the flatted 3rd degree :-D
Just noticed I got that question completely wrong: I actually meant the F# over the D chord. As in the 7th fret on the B string.
In G natural that should be an F, but let me go ahead and gues that Ribot would be thinking of a harmonic minor scale here to get that sound?
Anyway thanks for the quick reply, appreciate it!
You are 1000 correct!
Marc would typically treat the D chord as harmonic minor, thereby creating that F# - gives the changes more drama that way :-D
Inspiring, as ever. Thanks, Eric.
Thanks so much for your support, Joylon!
Interesting that you pick G minor, because I used that for a Tom Waits inspired song I wrote. It's a really way to change keys to sound a little different without tuning down or capoing.
Yeah!
Plus, having those open D and G strings can make things sound more spooky/jangly 💀
Hi Eric, can I just clarify the D Major as the 5 chord of Gm please. I love the lesson but not sure how to square that one away as my thinking would make the V chord a Dm against Gm. Sounds great, I just can't see the theory on that part.
Good question Ben!
What you're seeing there with the D Major is the very common mutation known as Harmonic Minor. Composers love the dramatic & final sound of the V major chord dropping to the I in major, so they'll often sneak him over in minor keys to get the same drama. Off the top of my head song that use this:
"Stray Cat Strut"
"Hit The Road Jack"
"16 Tons"
"Sinnerman"
"Yesterday Is Here"
"I Put A Spell On You"
"House Of The Rising Sun"
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
@@EricHaugenGuitar Thanks Eric - so the 3rd harmonised over the D track the Gm harmonic minor scale, albeit briefly?
@@benmclaughlin6490 Precisely - it's a very common thing to do in minor keys. Really adds the drama!
That haunting crunch...
Yeah, that old mustang can really bite!
She's a very zingy guitar :-D
Hey Eric. Just discovered this channel and have been watching it all week. I love that you really know your stuff and devote all that knowledge and skill to the kind of music I have always played and listened to. Awesome! Got me wondering about the time difference between Denmark and North Carolina in case of Skyping 😊
Thanks Morten! I'm really excited about the positive feedback from around the world! It's so cool to find all the other people like me, who like the same stuff I like! Looks like your 6hrs ahead of us here in NC, which isn't so tough for setting up skype appointments - lemme know when you wanna jam!
Great lesson, Eric!
Hi Pete! It's always good to hear from you - one of my first subscribers!
Fantastic crunch from the Deco. Almost couldn't tell it was the neck pickup. I guess the Mustang is always very bright. What is that thin pedal between the `Fuzz face and the Deco, some kind of switch?
Oh yeah, Mustangs are bright! Mine is actually a little darker than some others I've played :-)
That this pedal is a saturn guitar works "favorite" switch for the deco. Strymon pedals have extra jacks to put expression, tap tempo, or favorite switches to save alternate settings. I have mine setup to be a boost when I switch it on. That way, my deco is my rhythm AND lead tone!
Great lesson, love the ideas
Thanks man! I'm glad you liked it!
Oh man, this was confusing mixed up terminology! I thought you ment 3rds as in scale degrees, and then you say at 4:38 "I'm grabbing these two 3rds", and you seem to be talking about tabulature position. Great playing though, sounds amazing!
no words: perfect lesson, thanks :)
Dude thanks so much! I'm glad it inspired you!
Hi, Eric. What pedal is that on the bottom left of your pedal board? The black one.
By the way, thank you so much for your incredible content. I'm a huge fan.
That's the greatest analog delay pedal I've ever had - and I've had a lot!
Malekko ekko 616 dark analog delay. It beats the old Boss DM-2!
@@EricHaugenGuitar thank you so much for the answer! Man, you've really nailed that Ribot sound. Keep up the good work!
Awesome! Thanks Eric!
It's my pleasure, man!
Great lesson!
Thanks Mark!
Dug it immensely!
Thx fer yer vids man...great when I find a good 'splainer. Mr. Bungle forever!
It's my pleasure! And yeah, Mr. Bungle rules!
Do you build the thirds from the tonal center or each individual chord in the progression?
Good question! I build them from each chord, but make sure they still work with the overall key.
Absolutely cool
+Anal Kunt Thanks! True story - I was sent home from high school one day for wearing and anal c@"t shirt! your screen name brings back memories!
Great stuff! Super informative and I'm glad I subscribed. However, for those Esurance customers, it's right out of their hold music book. Eric are you an Esurance customer and that's where you got the idea for this video?
OMG that's amazing! I gotta check that out!
I get my insurance through Kemper, btw :-)
Stunning clarity in your sound. Stuck in head for rest of the week. What pick ups you got on that btw? 🤘 all subbed
Thanks so much, Tom! Those are Tom Brantley custom pickups. I asked him to make them basically stock, but a tiny bit louder and clearer.
I don't understand how that diminished chord repeats itself every three frets? I am so confused hahaha I love your stuff Mr Haugen!
Good question!
In this example, the diminished chord notes are A C Eb Gb. The magic thing about it is that each of those notes is exactly 1 1/2 steps, or three frets, away from the next one.
So, if you play C Eb Gb A, it looks the same, just three frets higher.
The only other chord that has symmetrical inversions is the augmented. Cool chord too!
Salman Kamil
Diminished chords are stacked minor thirds (or 3 semitone, ie 3 frets). That's why. There should be plenty of material online explaining diminished chords :)
Oh man you explain stuff so well! Cheers!
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you...
You're very welcome, Matt! I'm happy to help inspire!
also I need a delay pedal now! Marc Ribot is a master.
Totally! There's so many to choose from. I like my malekko ekko, but I've also enjoyed the boss dm-2, tc electronic flashback, roland space echo, memory man, and mxr carbon copy. Just pick the one that looks coolest!
I was way into finding the right fuzz for a while, and I found a Gibson Maestro clone that met my budget, and it's great, it's by Smitty pedals, and they call it the Maelstrom. Totally correct, vintage germaniums and all. But now as far as picking the delay pedal that looks the coolest- check out Catlinbread out of Portland, they really do look the best, even considering your suggestions. catalinbread.com/product-category/delay-reverb/
as far as delay pedals go, this is the one. Watch until 2:05 to see what it can do for rockabilly. There are very interesting other modes of use. ua-cam.com/video/IkfPCX0vNwA/v-deo.html
Hey eric thx 4 everything...
Wich fender strat is that?
Greetz
It's my pleasure, Thomas!
That's my trusty 1966 Fender Mustang - I've had it since the 90s.
Thanks !!!
It's my pleasure!
Love your videos without exception, man. Might have to take you up on some Skype lessons.
Thanks so much! And yeah, whenever you're ready we can skype a bit!
i noteiced the Eb and F chord did not follow same pattern. Sounded great... but you hit the b string 6 e string 5, but there is not A note in the Eb major scale....? Were you still following the Bb scale?
Yeah you got it - in that F and A are from the Bb major
Why do you like your neck pickups? whats your personal take...
I like bridge pickups a lot for when I wanna chop people's heads off, but generally, I find neck pickups to be more balanced tonally. Less of a one trick pony.
Hi Eric, I recently became a sub and I really like your channel.
Due to an industrial accident I can't bend my left thumb over the fretboard, any suggestions?
+Donald Butcher That's a tricky one! But I don't think you really need to wrap your thumb around the neck to get the effect. All artists must work within their limitations - I'm sure you know already that Django Reinhart and Tony Iommi both had hand disfigurements, but ultimately became innovators of the instrument! You can do it!
Hi Eric, that's pretty much what I thought.
I have been just playing straight bar chords but they slow me down some.
Practice, practice, practice.
Thanks for your encouragement.
Awesome lesson!!! Do you have a Patreon page? I would totally throw you a few bucks.
Not yet! But I see you found my paypal.me page - thanks man!
11:21 what a chord....!
Could you tell us your amp settings?
Sure! After the deco and the flint, I run the volume really low, and the bass low, the treble’s probably about halfway up.
What kind of strings using? Gauge and mark. Thanks.
D'addario 11s, my friend.
Doe a 🦌 yes I picked up on that
I think they are called the prosthetic cubans, not plastic cubans
Ah yes you're correct! Oops! 😜
Hell yes
Thanks man!
Eric Haugen Any plans on recording a Bill Frisell inspired lesson?:)
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I have to ask... Are you norwegian? Or just have a norwegian name? :P
I'm 1/4 Norwegian - my grandfather was from Bergen!
I've never been, but I'd love to go!
Thats awesome! As a norwegian myself I had to ask :P Bergen is beautiful so you should go someday :)
Bergen is beautiful and so walkable!
Ah yes, great tone. Almost East Bay Ray-esque
@@EricHaugenGuitar and so underrated!
Tasty
I really like your playing but your explanation lacks a bit clearity. For example you are talking about 3rds in this video (at least its in the little) and you start your lick with "grabbing these two 3rds". I ask myself 3rd of what? Minor 3rd of the G? But those would not be in that position (at least not twice as you say "those TWO thirds"). This is really confusing when you mix using numbers of the fretboard and the scale or the chord.
It is still possible to use just your playing and figure out the explanation myself. But this is probably not the goal of your lesson ;-)
Ah yes, I see the confusion! On the Gm, I start the pattern with a Bb and D, mainly because it's a convenient place to start :)
Then I descend the scale, but keep the interval the same - so the next pairs are A and C, and G and Bb.
I hope that helps clear things up!
Thanks so much for sharing all of this with us Eric! I've been playing guitar for over 15 years but these last 6 months I've learnt more than in the past years mostly thanks to your videos!
If you want to check out a bit of a whacky song from the band where I play, I'd be honoured. It was a feature done by Shure, so the sound is great: ua-cam.com/video/ZGdjTsOwJf8/v-deo.html
Do you write for anyone? If not, why the hell not?
Oh yeah, I stay busy! Currently I work with www.theoutboards.com/, as well as www.nantahalamusic.com/. If you check out my website you can see all the minor-league indie bandsI've played with :-) www.erichaugenguitar.com/career/
Eric Haugen awesome!! Thank you for this!
....is it the beard? I think its the beard....
His Dudeness, or el duderino,....if you're not into the whole brevity thing :)
+Eric Haugen I like you man.. your playing is like really great man...
Thanks! "That's just, like, your opinion, man..." ;-)
I could quote that whole movie!
Btw holy smokes that's a gorgeous Firebird you've got!
Another great lesson! Thanks
It's my pleasure, John!